Better Breastfeeding, Latching Logic, and Tongue Ties With Dr. Erin Appleton
Podcast:The Wellness Mama Podcast Published On: Wed Aug 02 2023 Description: Episode Highlights With Dr. ErinHow she got into breastfeeding medicine and researching the microbiome The difference in microbiome from vaginal and cesarean and how to optimize eachImportant bacteria that is now missing from many people's microbiome that is very important for babies and that c-section babies don’t get at allHow breastfeeding provides important prebiotics and probioticsWhy latching is a big issue for many breastfeeding relationships How lip and tongue ties impact breastfeeding and can cause issues for mom and babyWhy lip ties are often over-diagnosed but tongue ties can be under-diagnosed The golden hour after birth for getting milk production startedFactors that affect supply and what to do about low supplyThe fascinating science of how mom and baby's bodies interact and how the mom's milk supply adapts to exactly what the baby needsWhat triple feeding is and if she ever recommends itHow mom can protect her own mental health during breastfeeding and how partners and family can be supportive Why mastitis is often misunderstood and poorly treated Helpful supplements for postpartum and breastfeeding and supplements to avoidResources We MentionBreastfeeding MD - WebsiteLatching Logic - Use code wellnessmama50 for a discount offBreastfeeding MD - InstagramThe Saint, the Surfer, and the CEO: A Remarkable Story about Living Your Heart's Desires by Robin Sharma